Bringing Colours of Inclusivity to Education- Navneet launches Colour Blindness Detection Books
by Prashant Kapadia/NHN
Mumbai, April 09, 2025: Navneet Education, one of India’s largest and most trusted schoolbook publishers, has taken an innovative step to make education inclusive for all children. Their newly launched Colour Blindness Detection Books addresses an often-overlooked learning challenge- Colour Vision Deficiency (CVD), commonly known as colour blindness. For millions of children in India, colour blindness is a quiet struggle, and most of them are not even aware of it.
The Colour Blindness Detection Books are not only early learning designed to teach students, it also helps detect colour blindness. The books subtly integrates Ishihara-style colour vision tests into illustrations, enabling teachers and parents to identify potential colour vision deficiencies in children during the foundational years of education.
“There are an estimated 10 million children in India with colour vision deficiency,” said Dr Malgi, a leading ophthalmologist associated with the project. “Most of them go undiagnosed for years because the condition doesn’t visibly disrupt learning. But in reality, it affects confidence, participation, and long-term academic performance.”
UNESCO’s education inclusivity statistics report that over 30% of learning difficulties in children go undiagnosed in the early years, often because on conditions like colour blindness; emphasising on the importance of early screening and support solutions to prevent such gaps to practice inclusive education.
“It’s rare to find a design solution that feels so seamless and necessary,” said Rakesh Menon, Chief Creative Officer, FCB Interface. “By building it into the first books children learn from, we can diagnose the problem early and provide the required support.”
“As a publisher shaping the minds of millions, we felt it was our responsibility to make early learning more inclusive,” said Devish Gala, Director of Branding, Marketing & Sales at Navneet Education. “By embedding colour vision tests into the books children already use, we ensure that no child gets left behind.”
In the early years of education, in subjects where colour is integral—math, science, geography, and art—colour-blind children often face confusion and embarrassment. Many are mislabelled as inattentive or slow learners when, in fact, they are unable to distinguish between specific colours. Early detection can help students receive the proper support through guidance and alternate learning strategies.
This move by Navneet Education marks a critical shift in how India addresses hidden learning barriers—it goes beyond textbooks, it is using design thinking, educational innovation, and empathy to support every learner. Navneet aims to give children the opportunity to thrive in a world where colour is often taken for granted.
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About Navneet Education Limited:Navneet Education Limited is a purpose-driven organization dedicated to fostering knowledge and societal progress. Established in 1959 by the Gala family, Navneet has been instrumental in shaping the minds of young Indians. As a pioneer in educational content and materials, Navneet offers a comprehensive range of products and services across print and digital platforms.
Navneet is an educational syllabus-based content provider in print and digital media, manufacturer of a wide range of paper and non-paper scholastic stationery, and a reputed publisher of general & children’s books under renowned brands like Navneet, Vikas, Gala, Grafalco and Youva. This expansive reach has solidified Navneet’s position as a trusted name in Indian education.
Moreover, Navneet’s commitment to innovation is evident in Navneet TOPTECH, a dynamic edtech division focused on delivering cutting-edge digital learning solutions for schools and students.